He was born Oct. 8, 1952, to Georgia (Mosher) and Paul Hudson in Toledo, Ohio. He attended Bedford School. On June 8, 1991, he married Virginia “Ginny” Goetz in Blissfield, Mich.

Michael served his country in the Army from 1975 to 1976. He was employed as a truck driver for CTI trucking; he had worked for Sharon Manufacturing, a family-owned business that his grandfather created. He also worked in the agriculture industry at Royster Clark. Michael loved life whether he was wrestling with his grandchildren, fishing on Lake Erie or at family get-togethers. He especially loved the casinos and the exciting atmosphere. He was a member of the American Legion of Blissfield and a Lambertville volunteer fireman from 1969 to 1986.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Thomas A. Hudson; son, Michael George Hudson Jr.; and infant brother, Steven Hudson.

Funeral services for Michael will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at the Tagsold Chapel, Wagley Funeral Home, Blissfield, with the Rev. John Paschen officiating. Burial will be in Riga Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, Nov. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lenawee Humane Society or the Blissfield American Legion. Online condolences to the family will be welcomed at wagleyfuneralhome.com.